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EaglePicher Powers Tour De Sol Vehicle
EaglePicher Horizon Batteries LLC supplied its
Horizon™ lead acid batteries to the Methacton
High School Electric Car Club in Norristown, Pennsylvania,
to power the club’s entry in the Tour de
Sol green transportation competition. The Tour
de Sol event, which began in Burlington, New Jersey,
on May 21, moved to Trenton, New Jersey, and ended
in New York City on May 25.
The Methacton club’s prototype battery electric
vehicle (pictured on page 1) competed for prizes
for “green” capability, consumer satisfaction
and best performing vehicle using lead-acid batteries.
The vehicle was judged on handling, acceleration,
reliability and range as well as its contribution
to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and higher
fuel efficiency.
EaglePicher batteries use a patented, woven-grid
process technology that reduces internal impedance
for efficiency, faster recharge, and higher cold
cranking power. The batteries feature a maintenance-free
design. Battery terminals never need cleaning,
and the battery is fully sealed, which eliminates
corrosion due to leakage.
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